The Rochester Amerks and Cleveland Monsters faced off in a thrilling hockey game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Amerks, who have been on a good run with points in nine of their last 11 games since November 22, concluded their home games for the month with a nail-biting match.
Game Highlights
The game was filled with action-packed moments and impressive performances from both sides. Here's a breakdown of the key events:
- First Period: Nearly five minutes into the first period after a heavy hit by Riley Fiddler-Schultz, Jones was able to keep the puck inside the offensive zone. Kuntar was the recipient of Jones’s pass to the left of the net before he tracked his own rebound at the far corner.
- Nadeau and Kopff Connection: Four minutes later, Geersten provided an outlet pass in the neutral zone to Nadeau by the Cleveland bench. Nadeau carried it down the left wing and played the puck around the back of the net for Kopff. While Nadeau and Kopff each logged two points, Isaac Belliveau found the back of the net for the first time since Nov. 2, 2024, and first as an Amerk.
- Monsters' Response: Facing a two-goal deficit, the Monsters cut into the score as Tate Singleton, who opened the scoring in the last meeting between the two clubs last month, flagged down a potential clearing attempt inside the Amerks zone.
- Second Period: After seeing its two-goal lead dissolve, Kopff played the puck into the offensive zone from along the right wing. The Brown University product then worked a Monster into the corner, allowing Nadeau to rim it around the boards to the far point.
- Tying the Score: Cleveland outshot Rochester 11-2 in the opening 12 minutes before tying the score again at the 11:55 mark when former Amerk Hudson Fasching moved the puck to Pearson.
- Overtime: While the Monsters controlled the pace of play in the first minute of the extra frame, Konsta Helenius and Matteo Costantini had an odd-man rush. Helenius attempted a shot, but had it denied by Corson Ceulemans and the loose puck was scooped by Pyyhtiä in the corner. Luca Del Bel Belluz called the game 79 seconds into overtime.
The final score was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams, with Cleveland ultimately securing the win in overtime.
Key Players and Performances
- Devon Levi: Goaltender Devon Levi (11-5-4) made his sixth straight start and 20th appearance of the season, stopping 35 shots.
- Isaac Belliveau: Belliveau scored his first goal since November 2, 2024, and his first as an Amerk.
- Scoring Summary: Hunter McKown, Luca Pinelli, Justin Pearson all scored for Cleveland in regulation. For Rochester, T. Kuntar and I. Belliveau found the back of the net.
Here's a table summarizing the scoring:
| Team | Scorers |
|---|---|
| Cleveland Monsters | H. McKown, L. Pinelli, J. Pearson, L. Del Bel Belluz (OT) |
| Rochester Amerks | T. Kuntar, I. Belliveau, O. Kopff |
Looking Ahead
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